Sr Adjuster

Responsibilities

• Inspects claims and contacts involved parties in a timely manner.
• Investigates circumstances of claim(s) as required for coverage determination, cause, and compensable damages/reserves.
• Examines insurance policies and other records to determine insurance coverage.
• Prepares estimates for cost of repair and/or replacement.
• Conducts interviews with claimant and witnesses regarding submitted claim(s).
• Negotiates and settles both 1st and 3rd party claims.
• Addresses salvage and subrogation as required by the client.
• Maintains client relationships to assure repeated business referrals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).
• Travels as required.

Qualifications

Education & Licensing: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. IIA-AIC designation required. Appropriate state adjuster license is required.

Experience: Two (2) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills & Knowledge: Strong oral and written communication, including presentation skills; PC literate, including Microsoft Office products; Demonstrated commitment to timely reporting; Strong customer service skills; Strong interpersonal skills; Attention to detail and accuracy; Good time management and organizational skills; Ability to work independently or in a team environment; Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies.

Requirements

Work Environment: When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations. Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines. Physical: Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time; must be able to kneel, squat or bend; must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions; have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead; be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds; be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds; be able to drive up to 4 hours per day; must have continual use of manual dexterity. Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking.